Synonyms for cling

Synonyms for (noun) cling

Synonyms: cling, clingstone

Definition: fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit

Similar words: edible fruit

Definition: edible reproductive body of a seed plant especially one having sweet flesh


Synonyms for (verb) cling

Synonyms: cling, hang

Definition: hold on tightly or tenaciously

Usage: hang on to your father's hands; The child clung to his mother's apron

Similar words: grasp, hold on

Definition: hold firmly


Synonyms: stick, adhere, cleave, cling, cohere

Definition: come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

Usage: The dress clings to her body; The label stuck to the box; The sushi rice grains cohere

Similar words: touch, adjoin, contact, meet

Definition: be in direct physical contact with; make contact

Usage: The two buildings touch; Their hands touched; The wire must not contact the metal cover; The surfaces contact at this point


Visual thesaurus for cling